Sustainability and Circular Economy in the Building Industry:
Concepts, Trends and Certification towards more Sustainable Construction
Concepts, Trends and Certification towards more Sustainable Construction
SUSTAINABILITY is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for all human activity. This, not the least within the construction industry which constitutes a major economic driver worldwide while simultaneously also being the most resource-intensive and thus environmentally impacting human single factor on Planet Earth.
In this seminar, we will look into the definition of this overall very broad term and topic of SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION, as well as the present trends in setting up criteria for working towards more sustainable buildings.
Also, the seminar will give an insight into relevant models, documentation, standards, certification, and rating schemes useful as tools for making TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE material choices in building design while extending the scope of such choices to include social and wellbeing aspects. Exemplified with acoustic ceilings, our focus will be both global and local including BCA Green Mark, (SGBP) Singapore Green Building Product and Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS).
In a true circular economy with long-lasting healthy materials, the concept of waste and resource depletion is replaced by closed material loops that is energized by corporations operating in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable way within PLANETARY BOUNDARIES.
Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs
As Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs, Kasper Sánchez Vibæk is driving the sustainability agenda of Rockfon (part of ROCKWOOL Group) for Europe and Asia. Thrilled to be part of Europe’s largest supplier of acoustic ceiling and wall solutions to create beautiful, comfortable spaces.
Dedicatedly working with the implementation of the concept of Circular Economy and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) in materials, product design, supply chain and company culture. The ambitious goal is well documented green and circular solutions, produced and designed in an environmentally healthy way based on a responsible regenerative company culture (CSR).
Originally trained as an architect with a PhD in Industrial Ecology, Kasper has extensive experience in construction and sustainable development. With experience from in both building research, non-profit and industry he has a strong track record around designing products from scratch with sustainability as the core value proposition and consulting companies to create their long-term sustainability strategy.
We provide customers with a complete acoustic ceiling system offering, combining sound absorbing ceiling tiles and wall panels with suspension grid systems and accessories.
